October 19, 2026

Gollner joins RC Maker

Australian Touring Car manufacturer RC Maker has announced the signing of Patrick Gollner to their race team.  Having previously raced for Mugen Seiki, the European Championship finalist & multiple Austrian National Champion follows old team-mate Ronald Volker in campaigning Ryan Maker’s latest creation the SP2.  On the announcement Gollner ‘I’m proud to announce that I’ll be joining RC Maker as a driver from now on!  A huge thank you to Ryan for the trust and confidence in me. I truly appreciate this opportunity and am excited about what lies ahead.  The quality of the car is absolutely outstanding, and the level of support I’ve already experienced has been incredible. This gives me even more confidence and motivation heading into this new chapter.  I’m ready to take on new challenges, push my limits, and continue improving alongside this amazing team. I’m looking forward to building a strong partnership, working towards our goals, and achieving great results together.  New team, new challenges, new goals.  Let’s make it count!”

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]


October 17, 2026

3 from 3 as Isaacs continues to rule Touring Car qualifying at NYGP

Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs continues to set the Touring Car pace at the MonTech New York Grand Prix, the defending champion making it 3 from 3 as he set a new TQ pace in the third round of qualifying.  Improving his overnight TQ pace of the Gravity RC Modified Touring Car class by 2-seconds, Isaacs led an Awesomatix 1-2 in the penultimate qualifier with team-mate Kemp Anderson having his best run 1.5-seconds back.  Having held P2 at the end of Friday’s qualifying action, Xray’s Keven Hebert set the third fastest time for the round ahead of team-mate Bryce Frechette with Xray’s US team manager Drew Ellis completing the Top 5.

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October 17, 2026

Hebert takes Q2 after mistake from Payne

Having been eliminated from the opening qualifier, Xray’s Keven Hebert has TQ’d the second of the TQ Wire 1:12 Modified class at the MonTech NYGP.  Collecting a spun car in Q1 that led to a DNF, Hebert would again be the main challenger to Excelerate RC’s Ollie Payne who took the opening round with a dominant run.  With the British driver looking on a target for 2 from 2, as the qualifier reached the mid way point a slight touch of the curbing coming onto the main straight would result in his Prodigy 12 stepping out with the impact messing up his body.  Losing 5-seconds, while he initially resumed running in P3 he would shortly pull off to prevent any further damage.  Afterwards Payne felt he should have made the tyre change he was considering after Q1.  With Payne out, this promoted Hebert to the TQ pace and the Canadian maintained his form to take it by 1.129 seconds over the Awesomatix of Kemp Anderson.  Finishing P2 in the opening round, defending champion Sam Isaacs would tap out in style at the 2-minute mark.  Having had a DNF in Q1 and been the cause of Hebert’s DNF, Donny Lia would complete the Top 3, the man behind the NYGP still getting to terms with his new Cerberus Racing chassis which is debuting this weekend.

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October 16, 2026

Xray X4 Short Hard CFF2 Lower Arms

Xray has added the option of Hard version of their CFF2 Short Lower Arms for the X4’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Short CFF2 suspension arms provide more aggressive and reactive handling compared to the standard long arms.  The shorter geometry allows more chassis roll and increases initial steering, making the car more responsive in tight and technical sections and improving steering on technical tracks.  In high-traction conditions, the short arm geometry improves rotation and provides freer handling.  The Hard material further reduces suspension arm flex, helping to increase rotation and responsiveness.  For best performance, the latest Short Hard CFF2 suspension arms are recommended in combination with the Hudy Spring Steel 1.2mm Chassis.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 16, 2026

Schumacher Eclipse 6 Steel Chassis Upgrade Set

Reigning 1:12 World Champion manufacturer Schumacher has released this Steel Chassis Upgrade Set for its Eclipse 6.  It was developed to deliver smooth, predictable handling and improved drivability, particularly in the high-grip conditions commonly found in LMP12 racing.  The specially developed 1.1mm spring steel chassis combines an ultra-low centre of gravity with a chassis width reduced by 11.5mm.  Its reduced thickness lowers all chassis-mounted components by 0.9mm, helping to improve overall balance and handling.  Weighing 91.2 grams, 7 grams heavier than the standard 2mm alloy chassis, the steel chassis has been engineered to provide fast yet easy-to-drive characteristics, with increased mid-corner rotation, a smoother feel and a wider setup window.  The set includes the steel chassis, carbon fibre topdecks, side links and specially designed mounting hardware.  The mounting screws require a Torx T7 driver with the Takashima T7 driver and handle available separately. The upgrade set is also compatible with the Schumacher Eclipse 5.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


October 15, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80s Ultra Rider 2WD

For this week’s Team Associated release the American manufacturer gives us the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD which they say ‘isn’t just a tribute’ but ‘a high-performance celebration of engineering that defined a decade.’  Combining the iconic aesthetics of the 1980s with modern Team Associated precision, the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD is built for those who remember the thrill of the first dirt jump and those ready to experience it for the first time.  At the heart of the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD is the legendary front front and rear trailing arm suspension.  This unique design captures the authentic look and feel of the era’s most innovative race cars and provides a nostalgic driving experience.  AE say it ‘wouldn’t be a classic without the bling’ and their race-proven, oil-filled shocks offer smooth damping.  With fully independent front and rear suspension geometry, the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD soaks up bumps and sticks the landings with the poise of a modern champion.  From the aggressive stance to the sleek, period-correct body lines, every inch of the Ultra Rider is designed to turn heads and stir up memories of backyard battles and local track glory.

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October 15, 2026

Team Powers Fan Booster V2

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release of their all-new Fan Booster V2.  Engineered to keep your electronics cold the latest Fan Booster get more power pumping out up to ~8.6V max output.  Offering a massive airflow boost it increases your motor cooling fan airflow by 40% to 50%, drastically lowering motor temperatures.  Weighing only ~4.5 grams it is the ultimate performance insurance for 10.5T to 21.5T stock class racing.  Measuring 24.2 x 13.2 x 6.2 mm, it has a premium aluminium casing built for better heat dissipation and a factory-team look.  Its universal fit is perfect for most 1S or 2S brushless ESC BEC outputs.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]


October 14, 2026

T-Work’s RC8 T4.2 Alu Wide Offset Wheel Hub

T-works has released these new Aluminium Wide Offset Wheel Hubs for the Team Associated RC8 T4.2 1:8 Truggy platform.  Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium they are treated with a specialised black anodisation process for strength and durability.  Their lightweight design boosts the truck’s acceleration, handling and fuel efficiency.  With a slotted lock pin minimising risk of loosening and a complete set of four or sets of two, the +4mm Offset Wheel Hub weighs 5.2 grams while the 11.5 Offset Front Wheel Hub weighs 6 grams.

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